By CHIMEZIE ORISAKWE It is often wise to be sceptical when politicians promise heaven on earth because, more often than not, they have shown Nigerians that their grand declarations frequently lack corresponding action. Like many Nigerians, I have learned to take such a political promise with a grain of salt. […]
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The Institute of Information Management (IIM) Africa proudly announces its 2025 Global Convention, Induction, Investiture, and Awards Ceremony, a prestigious gathering of thought leaders, professionals, policymakers, and innovators across the public and private sectors. Scheduled to take place from May 12 to 17, 2025, at the University of Lagos, this […]
Nigeria has taken a significant step in bolstering its cybersecurity framework with the enactment of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024. The updated law aims to address emerging threats in the digital space, protect critical national information infrastructure, and promote safer online practices for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. […]
Digital Realty, a global leader in data center and interconnection solutions, has announced the expansion of its interconnection platform, ServiceFabric, into Nigeria. The platform will be deployed natively at the company’s LOS1 and LOS2 facilities in Lagos, providing Nigerian enterprises with low-latency, high-performance connectivity and access to global cloud and […]
Tesla has announced a significant decline in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a 71% decrease in net income to $409 million, compared to $1.4 billion in the same period last year. Revenue also fell by 9% to $19.3 billion, with automotive sales dropping 20% year-over-year. […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area, following a string of kidnappings and killings in the area. The action comes amid heightened concern over insecurity in the […]
Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. He passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. The news was confirmed by Vatican News via their official Facebook page. Pope Francis, born Jorge […]
Millions of Nigerian phone users may soon be unable to access WhatsApp, as the messaging platform’s parent company, Meta, has announced that support for several outdated mobile devices will end on May 5, 2025. According to Meta, the decision to phase out support for these older devices is aimed at […]
MTN Nigeria and leading cybersecurity firm, Digital Encode, have thrown their weight behind the 2025 edition of the International Girls in ICT Day campaign organized by eBusiness Life Communication Limited. The event, scheduled to take place on May 15, 2025, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, aims to inspire and empower […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, transparency, and consumer protection in addressing the issue of unclaimed prepaid airtime recharges. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement forum focused on the matter, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasized the need to strike a […]